Kazunori Yamauchi: More Prologue, no GT5 soon, GT PSP still coming

by Randy Nelson Jul 17th 2008 9:00AM

We somehow managed to get Gran Turismo creator Kazunori Yamauchi to slam on his brakes for a moment today and talk to us about his flagship racing franchise. According to the Polyphony Digital boss, his studio is focusing a majority of its efforts on Gran Turismo 5 Prologue. In fact, he confirmed that the proper, disc-based Gran Turismo 5 might not even roll out before 2010.

In the meantime, Polyphony will continue to expand Prologuewith additional cars, tracks, and features. Yamauchi couldn't speak to specific plans, but mentioned that an new update is planned for the near future.

With all of the work his company is putting into the next console GTinstallment, Yamauchi tells us that it hasn't forgotten the long-delayed Gran Turismo 4 Mobilefor PSP. He confirms that the game - originally announced at E3 2004 - is still actively in development, although it isn't planned for release until after GT5. That would be 2011 for those with pen and calendar in hand.

http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/17/kazunori-yamauchi-more-prologue-no-gt5-soon-gt-psp-still-comi/

If true, this is getting quite ridiculous.

Yeah! I don´t really car about GT but 2010! Jesus!

Sony domination starts in 2008 2009 2010!!

Lol whats the hold up and ps3 really needs this game especially in japan.

Delaystation indeed.

OMG. This is getting pathetic Sony.

Microsoft may wind up putting out 3 Forza games in between the release of GT4 and GT5...

@ Neos

Seriosly, what did that add to the thread.  Also, that joke is getting really old.  Come up with something new, eh?

are u serious? the reason i didnt buy prologue was cause i thought i could wait for the actual game. now im gonna have to buy it!!! WAT IS UP WITH SONY AND THE PS3!!!!!?????